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Government urged to end 'legal limbo' for unmarried couples
Cross-party group of MPs backs opt-out cohabitation scheme recommended by Law Commission 15 years ago.
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Prepare now for 'internet of brains' - Law Society
Horizon-scanning report examines the legal and professional questions raised by developments in neurotechnology.
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‘Unduly lenient’ powers to be reviewed
Law Commission announces comprehensive examination of laws of criminal appeal.
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New category of personal property proposed for crypto law
'Data objects' could sit alongside 'things in possession' and 'things in action' to clarify legal status, Law Commission suggests.
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MoR proposes ‘major new project’ to boost blockchain
Big economic prize would follow if government takes the right steps, Sir Geoffrey Vos tells bankers.
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E-scooters: legalise but regulate, says consumer body
Claims process 'unnecessarily arduous' for victims of accidents involving illegal use of vehicles.
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Dropping the pilot: Law Commission examines robot planes
Review will identify the legal challenges and opportunities linked to the introduction of highly automated systems into the aviation sector.
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Law reform could bring in weddings on the beach
Chancery Lane welcomes Law Commission proposals to reform 'confusing, out-of-date and restrictive' laws.
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Artificial intelligence rules to require human liability
Government promises 'pro innovation approach' to regulating robots.
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New offence proposed for intimate image sharing
Law Commission recommends reform of legislation pre-dating the smartphone era.
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Campaigner was discriminated against over gender critical beliefs
Employment tribunal rules in favour of Maya Forstater in high-profile free speech case.
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New laws urgently needed to control facial recognition
Biometric technologies raise significant legal and ethical concerns around privacy and free expression, legal review concludes.
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Commission probes law on remotely driven cars
Technology to enable a driver to control a vehicle remotely exists - but is legally problematic.
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Top Indian judge hails court’s constitutional role
Judiciary 'has constantly tried to align itself with the vision of a more just society,' says incoming chief justice.
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Bill of Rights: 'Collision course with rule of law'
Law Society denounces measure ahead of introduction in parliament.
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Bill of Rights: Raab pledges ‘fundamental commitment’ to ECHR
Proposed measure will introduce a 'permission stage' to court claims.
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Algorithm opt-out under scrutiny in data protection reform
Data Reform Bill will increase fines for nuisance calls and cut down on ‘user consent’ pop-ups, government says.
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Strasbourg's Rwanda ruling divides public law specialists
European Court of Human Rights granted urgent interim measure shortly before plane was due to take off.
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NI bill a direct challenge to the rule of law, says Society
Proposed legislation 'risks a no-deal scenario and a potential trade war with the EU'.
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Human rights offence mooted in corporate crime reform
Law Commission publishes options for holding companies to account for misconduct.